Affiliation:
1. Islamic Azad University
2. University of Tehran
Abstract
Abstract
The aim of this study is to provide a probabilistic modified Mercalli intensity (PMMI) map based on seismological studies for the Maku Quadrangle. The study area is located in the NW corner of Iran. The occurrence of several destructive earthquakes and the existence of active faults represent a high level of seismicity in this area. While investigating the seismotectonics and b-value, all active seismic sources were identified and the seismic parameters were calculated for those. Then the PMMI map was calculated using four attenuation equations. The results showed that the maximum intensity is in the form of a strip running NW-SE and showed good compatibility with the Iğdır and Balıkgölü faults. The present results are in good agreement with the shake map of earthquakes which occurred in the region.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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